“Avoid opening links in new browser windows. Instead, let users decide based on their preference. If you are forcing new windows to open, do youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #010
People have different learning styles, and speakers should be cognizant of them all, when putting together and delivering their content. As speaking professionals, we are…Read more about Learning styles and inclusion
“Do I systematically go for bold foreground text, whenever possible, to help it stand out better against its background?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #010
“Stay away from large blocks, columns, or lines of text that run excessively long on the screen, and left-align your content to optimize its overallRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #010
According to Statistics Canada, one in seven Ontarians self-report as having one disability. Collectively, they represent about 1.8 million people in the province. As theRead more about Did You Know… #010
“If your definition of diversity and inclusion doesn’t include catering to the needs and expectations of people with disabilities and the elderly, then you’re doingRead more about Food For Thought #010
Lucy is a Web Accessibility Evangelist with over 35 years of experience, who believes that technology is a pathway to change for people with disabilities,…Read more about Interview with Lucy Greco
“Organize important points or steps using list markup to make them more visible. When the order of your content is sequential or the numbers important,Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #009
While retired seniors are unlikely to find themselves in our audiences, those who are still professionally active are very likely to be! What have you…Read more about How does ageing affect our audiences?
“Do I systematically minimize screen glaring for my audience, by relying on light gray colored backgrounds instead of white backgrounds?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #009
“Avoid ableist language, using words like ‘crazy’, ‘dumb’, ‘stupid’ or others that use disability as an insult, and cause micro-aggressions to people who have disabilities.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #009
According to Statistics Canada, about 48% of Canadian adults have literacy skills that fall below high school level, which regularly affects their ability to optimallyRead more about Did You Know… #009
“The first step to becoming a truly inclusive communicator is to acknowledge diversity. Every single person needs some differentiation in some way, at some point,Read more about Food For Thought #009
Julianna is a passionate leader and advocate for inclusive design and accessibility, who believes that through inclusive design practices, we can co-create more equitable futures…Read more about Interview with Julianna Rowsell
“Keep the design of your data tables as simple as possible, and avoid multiple levels of header rows or columns. Can you consider breaking aRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #008
“Do I systematically account for the fact that audience members with reading difficulties will not be able to concentrate on what I’m saying when they’reRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #008
As speakers, when it comes to the science of learning, we can learn a ton from psychologists and researchers. By becoming familiar with the most…Read more about How psychology can help you shape how people learn
“Always use a microphone when addressing the audience, because regardless of how loud you might think you are, some will still struggle to properly hearRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #008